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FRHS E-News
September 17, 2007
Counseling Center news....
COUNSELING CENTER NEWS ON THE WEB
The Counseling Center is
now on the web! Notices are posted on:
Counseling Center update...
MEETING WITH STUDENTS
Counselors are currently
working with seniors on post-secondary applications. They are meeting with
each senior one-to-one to devise an action plan for the application process,
including deadline dates. Small group freshmen introductions to the
Counseling Center will begin in early October, followed by individual
freshman meetings. In January 2008, counselors will begin working with
juniors on the post-secondary planning process. Sophomores are also seen
during the second semester.
Newsletters....
SENIORS
The
Senior Newsletter distributed by the Counseling Center
was handed out to all seniors early in September. The newsletter
contains information about the SATs, scholarships, the WSC college fair,
voter registration and college applications tips. Please note that
"official" transcripts (signed and school-sealed) can only be mailed
directly from the counseling office to colleges. The Counseling Center
will gladly give you unofficial transcripts for your use.
If your
senior hasn't shared the newsletter with you yet be sure to ask about
it. If he or she denies all knowledge of such a document, extras are
available in the Counseling Center and hopefully will be available on
the school webpage. I recommend you file the newsletter with other
important papers pertaining to the college search process. The tips it
contains will come in handy as the fall progresses and your son or
daughter is completing their applications.
(ASB)
JUNIORS
The Counseling Center's Junior Newsletter was
handed out to all juniors in their English classes last week.
The newsletter primarily focuses on the PSAT, why a student
should take it, how to register for the test and what to bring
on the day of the test (October 20, 2007). It also gives
information about the Discover Card scholarship program. If your
junior hasn't shared the newsletter with you, be sure to ask
about it. Extra copies are available in the Counseling Center
and hopefully it will be available on the school webpage in the
near future.
(ASB)
Test information...
PSSA TEST DATES
October 22 - November 2: Seniors retest for
Math, Reading and Writing
February 11 - 22: Juniors writing assessment
March 31 - April 11: Juniors math and reading
assessment
April 28 - May 9: Juniors science assessment
FYI - The state dictates when the PSSA
tests will be given by providing districts with a testing
window (given above) within which they must administer the
PSSA. Each individual district may select the days that work
best for them within that window. At this time Franklin
Regional has not fixed their dates, but at least the
information above will let you know what days to avoid when
planning family trips.
(ASB)
SAT TEST SCHEDULE FOR
2007-2008
SAT REGISTRATION
The upcoming test is October 6th. The registration period
for this test date has passed. The next time the test is
offered is November 3rd. The regular registration deadline
is October 2nd. Go to
www.collegeboard.com for more information and to
register. Note that Franklin is not a test site for the
November test.
Franklin Regional's School Code is 392835 and test center
number is 39-450.
PSAT REGISTRATION
If your junior intends to take the PSAT here at FR on
October 20th, he or she should stop in the Counseling Center
before October 12th and print their
name on the sign-up sheet. Payment ($18) is due in CASH the
day of the test. Students who sign up should pick up a copy
of the PSAT Student Bulletin which contains a sample test
and additional important information. It is strongly advised
that students practice before the actual PSAT by completing
the sample test. On the morning of the test students are to
report to the high school between 7:30 and 7:45. The test
will end approximately at 11:00.
(ASB)
FYI - Juniors have first priority
taking the PSAT. It will be announced when sophomores may
begin to signing-up for the test. Only sophomores who have
completed Geometry, are eligible to sign up for the PSAT. It
is considered a practice exercise in the sophomore year.
(ASB)
ACT TEST
REGISTRATION
The upcoming test is October 27, 2007. The regular
registration deadline is Friday, September
21st. Go to
www.actstudent.org for more information and to
register. (You will need a credit card.)
The ACT test is an alternative
to the SAT. As opposed to the 3 scores on the SAT,
students receive 5 scores on the ACT: English, Math,
Reading, Science Reasoning and a composite score.
(There is an optional writing section as well.) Most
colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT. For
students who take both tests, colleges will
generally use whichever score best benefits the
student. Additionally, some school that require SAT
subject tests will accept the ACT as a replacement.
Check with your intended colleges for their policy
with regards to the ACT.
Franklin Regional is not a
test site for the ACT, however neighboring school
districts such as Penn Hills have testing dates. The
test is also administered at the University of
Pittsburgh. Check the ACT website (www.actstudent.org)
for test locations and dates.
Opportunities to learn about colleges....
COLLEGE FAIRS
Westmoreland School
Counselor's College Fair
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Westmoreland County Community
College Youngwood Campus
Over three hundred college
representatives will be there in addition
to financial aid officers from PHEAA and loan
officers from area banks.
2007 National
Christian College Fair
Free Admission, Financial
Aid Workshop offered
Saturday, September 22,
2007
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Orchard Hill Church
2551 Brandt School Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Beaver County
College Fair
Tuesday, September 25,
2007
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Penn State Beaver
gymnasium
Event is free and
registration is not required
Representatives of
more than 130 colleges, universities,
technical schools and the military will be
on hand to answer your questions.
North Pittsburgh
College Fair
Wednesday, October 10,
2007
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Kerr Fitness and Sports
Center, East Campus
LaRoche College
Representatives from 140
colleges and universities will be on hand to
help you with your college search.
COLLEGE VISITS
TO FRHS
Throughout
the year representatives from various schools visit FRHS to
talk to students. These visits are a wonderful opportunity
for students to hear about colleges or universities. It may
spark an interest in a school that they were only remotely
considering or it may eliminate a school from their list and
save you a trip. In any case, it is an opportunity for them
to hear from an actual school representative (vs. internet
tours or rating guide books) and to ask questions. College
visits are open to seniors and juniors. The Counseling
Center asks that a student have a study-hall the period of a
scheduled visit or, if a student will be missing a class,
that he or she make sure it is OKAY with their teacher FIRST
before attending the college visit session. Also students
must get a "College Visit Pass" from Mrs. Smart in the
Counseling Center PRIOR to attending a college visit.
Visits will be posted on the Counseling Corner on the
school's web page throughout the year. In addition there is
a "College Visit" Calendar in the Counseling Center that
students can stop in and check regularly.
(ASB)
COLLEGE
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND OPEN HOUSES
University of Pennsylvania
Monday, September 17, 2007,
7:30 PM, Ellis School
Penn State Honors College
The Schreyer Honors College at PSU is
hosting a Scholars Day on October 1,
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for seniors interested
in learning more about this opportunity. To
register, go to
www.shc.psu.edu/2008.
Duquesne University is pleased to
announce their 2007 open house which will take place on
Sunday, October 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information and to register for the event, go
to
www.admissions.duq.edu or students may stop in the
Counseling Center.
(ASB, based on morning announcement submitted by Mr.
McClure, 8/31-9/14)
Carnegie Mellon University
CMU will be holding a 90 minute informational
session for families on Sunday, October 14
at 2:00 PM. If you would like to attend to event
please visit:
http://my.cmu.edu/site/admission/page.counselor
and use the registration code "Scottie Dog"
Student opportunities....
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Wendy's and the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee have teamed
up to offer scholarships to student athletes. If your son or daughter
excel in the classrooms and on an athletic surface, please have them
visit the Counseling Center's scholarship drawer or go to
www.wendysheisman.com for more information.
Deadline:
October 1, 2007.
(ASB,
based on morning announcement submitted by Mr. McClure, 8/30-9/15)
Coca Cola Scholarship Foundation
Deadline:
October 31, 2007
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Deadline: October 31, 2007
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
Deadline: November 1, 2007
Junior Achievement of Western PA
Deadline: November 30, 2007
SAE Engineering Scholarships
Deadline:
December 1, 2007
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
Since
1991, the Discover Card Tribute Award Program has rewarded students'
achievements in areas beyond academics. To be eligible, a student
must be a junior with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 who excels in three
out of four areas:
Special Talents
Leadership
Obstacles Overcome and Community Service
Applications and materials for the 2008 program will be available
online in December 2007.
For
more information go to
www.discovercard.com/tirbute.htm
Suntrust Scholarship Sweepstakes
Ends: May
15, 2008
Westminster College
Westminster alumni have the opportunity each year to nominate one
student for the Jerb Miller Scholarship ($10,000/year for four years).
Seniors who are planning to or have applied to Westminster College and
who have at least a 3.5 GPA should see either Mr. Crider or Mrs. Babal
(both Westminster grads) about this valuable opportunity.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Duquesne Computer Honors Institute
Deadline: September 21, 2007
Duquesne Marketing Honors Institute
Deadline: September 21, 2007
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
Deadline: September 21, 2007
Useful resources...
RECOMMENDED WEBSITE
Your child can take a personality or career interest test,
explore careers, perform a college search, create a resume,
apply to college, look for scholarships, or do many other
things all from this site. Try it!
ACT NEWSLETTER - "NEWS YOU
CAN USE"
www.act.org/news/use/index.html
In this issue: 1. Get ready for college 2. What courses do you need for college? 3. Look beyond the "brand-name" 4. Don't wait until college to try career counseling 5. Free financial aid guide 6. Beware of solicitations 7. Student athletes � Fall is time to register with NCAA 8. Test date reminder
Anne Brendel FRHS E-News |
